Puerto Rico Fisheries Liaison Officer Report
189TH CFMC REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 21-22, 2026
BUCCANEER HOTEL, ST. CROIX
Outreach and Education
Participation
Descending Device Workshops in various fishing communities
Deliver CFMC educational materials to fishers around the island
➢ Participate in MREP Steering Committee
➢ Weekly post at WhatsApp broadcast list
➢ CFMC educational table at Torneo de Pesca Recreativa
➢ Attend calls of questions from Fishers regarding PR state and federal waters.
➢ Federal and State waters regulations workshop (Mini PEPCO)
Descending Device Workshops “Salvapeje”
Workshops given:
➢ Villa Pesquera, Culebra
➢ Villa Pesquera Villa La Mela, Cabo Rojo
➢ Punta Santiago, Humacao
➢ Matos Marine, Fajardo
➢ Luquillo
➢ Club Náutico, Arecibo
Future locations:
➢ Villa Pesquera El Dockey, Mayaguez
Villa Pesquera La Hoare, San Juan
Club Náutico San Juan
Vieques Island
Villa Pesquera, Canóvanas
Villa Pesquera La Parguera, Lajas
